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From Stiff to SPEED

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

In the last of a three-part series, our resident trainer explains how speed training starts with getting stiff and can end with making the play. Training Time | Tim Rudd for IYCA This column is the last installment to a three-part Leaning Tower Series. As explained in... Read more

TRAINING TIME: Leaning Tower Series videos

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

PART I “” April 2014 issue PART II “” May 2014 issue PART III “” June 2014 issue Read more

Show, or GO

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

The best weight training and fitness program for you boils down to how you want to use your muscles. Powered by Trucks | Anthony Trucks With so many ways now to train your body, from DVD programs, phone apps, crossfit, gym classes, personal training, bootcamps, the... Read more

Slow Motion

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

Scapel or Sling?

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

Energy Endangerment: Are All Energy Drinks The Same?

Health & Fitness LEVELUP INSIDERS February 13, 2012 0

Nutrition | Dr. Mo We have all seen the explosion of energy drinks in the last decade. With many new brand names such as Red Bull, Rock Star and Monster becoming common fixtures at the grocery store, are they all the same? Use of energy drinks has also... Read more

How to Correctly Use a Medicine Ball

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

WEIGHT TRAINING With Anthony Trucks If you have familiarity with weight training techniques and tools, then you are aware of this commonly used tool, the Medicine Ball. As prevalent as this training tool is, I find so very few people know how to correctly use a medicine ball, or... Read more

You Can Be A Hero

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

Have you ever looked towards someone and thought they were a hero? What makes them a hero? Why do you look up to them? I am a physical education teacher at Carquinez Middle School in Crockett. I have the best job in the world. I get to... Read more

Don’t Hate. Spectate!

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

TRI steps : Liz Elliott Even if you don’t consider yourself an athlete, or even a person who works out, YOU are a very important person in sports, especially for your children, wife or husband. Believe it or not, your support means so much to your family... Read more

Feel The Beat

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

ATHLETE NUTRITION: WHAT FUELS YOU?

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

Nutrition Every athlete is limited by one common factor: You are only as good as what fuels you. A complete and diverse diet is critical to provide optimal nutrition to every athlete. Although sub-optimal nutrition can lead to poor performance, many athletes suffer from nutritional deficiencies that also lead... Read more

FIRST TEE FILES: Dec. 22

Golf February 13, 2012 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dan McKegney, Executive Director for The First Tee Tri-Valley, offered the space of his column to Troy Maxoutopoulis, one of his Ace level participants. Here’s a little more info about Troy: Troy Maxoutopoulis, currently a junior at Amador Valley High School, has been a member at The... Read more

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